Overview

• Al‑Nassr informed FC Goa that Cristiano Ronaldo will not be in the traveling squad for the October 22 AFC Champions League Two match in Margao, according to the Times of India.
• Reports from Saudi outlet Al Riyadhiah say Ronaldo can decline select overseas fixtures under his contract, and he has already sat out Al‑Nassr’s first two group games in this competition.
• The decision follows a 5-1 league victory over Al‑Fateh in Riyadh, where João Félix scored a hat-trick, Kingsley Coman added one, and Ronaldo netted after a saved penalty.
• Ronaldo’s strike was recorded as the 949th goal of his career as Al‑Nassr stayed top of the Saudi Pro League with five wins from five.
• FC Goa and local police had sought clarity on Ronaldo’s status for planning purposes, while Al‑Nassr remain in control of Group D after winning both ACL2 matches without him.